The year 2035 feels a long way off, especially when you're still stuck in a 9-to-5 job you don't like. If you plan to retire ...

A former SSA executive proposed investing part of the trust fund in a Treasury note that would convert to an S&P 500 index, ...

Choosing early retirement in the U.S. offers more leisure time but comes with significant reductions and conditions.

Planning to retire before full retirement age in 2026? Learn how to maximize Social Security, grow your income, and avoid ...

A controversial new proposal could help save Social Security, but it would come at the cost of current retirement plan tax rules.. Economists Andrew Biggs, who is a Social Security Board nominee ...

Social Security is based on contributions that workers make into the system. While you're employed, you pay into Social Security; you receive benefits later on, when it's your turn to retire.

To be able to get by in retirement without any real reliance on Social Security, I'm well aware that I'll need a nice amount of savings. That's why I've long prioritized 401(k) plan contributions.

A group of Senators is working on a plan to shore up Social Security by raising the retirement age from 67 to 70, along with other changes to how Social Security benefits are financed. Here's what ...

Social Security benefits are part of the retirement plan of many American workers. If you’re among the many people paying Social Security taxes, you should get an estimate of what your future ...

In 2024, the threshold is $22,320, which means you can earn that amount without consequences.But beyond that point, for every $2 you earn, you'll have $1 in benefits withheld. If you reach your ...

If Social Security reserves are depleted by 2033, as predicted, future benefits could be cut by as much as 21%. Here’s how to weather the impending storm.

The maximum Social Security benefit for a worker retiring at full retirement age will increase from $3,822 in 2024 to $4,018 in 2025. This maximum applies to those retiring at the full retirement ...